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This year\u2019s selected projects come through the program\u2019s three streams: the <strong>Industry Partner Stream<\/strong>, the <strong>Festival Selection Stream<\/strong> and the <strong>Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Funded projects<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>A Handyman<\/em><\/strong> (drama)<br>Director and screenwriter: Felipe L\u00f3pez G\u00f3mez<br>Producer: Natalia Bernal<br>Province: Ontario<br>Languages: English, Spanish, French<br>Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>A New Age<\/em><\/strong> (drama)<br>Director and screenwriter: Ethan Eng<br>Producer: Jackie De Niverville<br>Province: Ontario<br>Language: English<br>Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u00c0 l&#8217;ombre de la flamme<\/em><\/strong> (documentary)<br>Director, screenwriter and producer: H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Lebon<br>Province: Prince Edward Island<br>Languages: French, English, Japanese<br>Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream and OLMC project*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Coldsnap<\/em><\/strong> (horror)<br>Director and screenwriter: Richard Pierre<br>Producers: Rachel Bulatovich, Krishna Kolanupaka, Richard Pierre<br>Province: Ontario<br>Language: English<br>Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Forget Me Not<\/em><\/strong> (drama)<br>Director and screenwriter: Vanessa King<br>Producer: Megan Thelosen<br>Province : New Brunswick<br>Language: English<br>Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Holako &#8211; 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As part of this commitment, and to support Official Language Minority Community (OLMC) projects across its programs*, <a href=\"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/en\/opening-dates-for-telefilm-canadas-production-program-for-2026-27\">Telefilm introduced a new declaration for OLMC-produced projects<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s selection also reflects the Program\u2019s pan-Canadian reach, with projects showcasing a wide range of genres, languages and perspectives across seven provinces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>-30-<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Telefilm Canada<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 1967, Telefilm is a Crown corporation dedicated to investing in the development, production, promotion, and distribution of Canadian and Indigenous audiovisual content. As the largest investor in Canadian cinema, Telefilm contributes to the economic strength and cultural impact of the audiovisual sector in collaboration with industry members. Telefilm also makes recommendations to the Department of Canadian Heritage regarding the certification of audiovisual treaty coproductions and administers the programs of the Canada Media Fund.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Media inquiries:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joyce Richards \u00a0<br>Advisor, Strategic Communications \u00a0<br>Telefilm Canada \u00a0<br><strong><a href=\"mailto:Joyce.Richards@telefilm.ca\">Joyce.Richards@telefilm.ca<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following funding decisions under the 2026-27 Talent to Watch Program, Telefilm Canada announces an investment of $3,598,068 in 16 feature film projects from emerging filmmakers. 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